So, I think it's time to show my artwork on this pairing. There are not many of drawings, because every time I draw these cuties, I'm a little shy and overwhelmed with feelings >///<
The first work is generally the first thing I drew after a very long artblock, so it's a little oblique meh. I've worked on it many times, so I hope it's not particularly noticeable.
They are a very touching couple, and even if there were few of them, they left the brightest mark in my heart. Let them be happy at least here...
In general, they fascinated me so much that of my three AU, two are dedicated to them (and not that they had a happy ending, but that's not important). I enjoy, in general
I like them being an evil duo, just doing their evil things. Phobos comes up with stupid plans in a drama queen manner. Cedric realizes that none of them will work, but he takes them seriously and carries them out with all his bad luck.
I headcannon that cartoon Cedric stays loyal to his prince because he's been given an impressive piece of land with mines and/or factories. It's not that Cedric hates Elyon or has a strong personal attachment to Phobos. But the Prince offers everything he needs, he's mature, wise and politically experienced plus he's attached to Meridian "oddities" like Cedric himself and Miranda. It may be his own thought, or something Phobos has put in his head, but I guess Cedric doubts that a naive outlander girl has a better purpose rather than being a source of energy (the Prince NEEDS A LOT). Who knows what Elyon will do to non-humans and non-galhots (send them to prison because they're ugly), especially when she's older? Phobos, on the other hand, is a strong monarch, it is well known what to expect from him. He's led Meridian through troubled times with his head held high. He's known to be protective and fair to his champions, punishing only the weak and unworthy. So Elyon is nothing more than an egg that needs to be broken to make an omelette.
I suppose Cedric believes that Phobos is no worse and perhaps a little bit better than any other Escanor, but unlucky to lack magical power. Perhaps he's as unlucky as Cedric himself?